Boys hockey: Lions play Latin to tie

BOSTON — Connor Kennedy scored two goals and had an assist for Pope John Paul II, which weathered injuries to salvage a 4-4 boys hockey tie against Boston Latin Academy at Northeastern University on Saturday.

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By CAPE COD TIMES

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By CAPE COD TIMES

Posted Dec. 16, 2012 at 2:00 AM
Updated Dec 16, 2012 at 5:35 PM

By CAPE COD TIMES

Posted Dec. 16, 2012 at 2:00 AM
Updated Dec 16, 2012 at 5:35 PM

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BOSTON — Connor Kennedy scored two goals and had an assist for Pope John Paul II, which weathered injuries to salvage a 4-4 boys hockey tie against Boston Latin Academy at Northeastern University on Saturday.

Nick Anketell finished with a goal and an assist and played well on defense for the Lions (1-0-2).

Pope John Paul II led 2-0 after a period before giving up four goals in the middle period. Kennedy scored on an assist from Anketell to tie it with 4:41 to play.

Tyler Botelho added a goal and Dave Weber had two assists for the Lions, who benefited from strong defensive play by Danny Mazzola and Vaughn Grenier.

Pope John Paul II is back in action against Cape Tech/Cape Cod Academy at Falmouth Arena on Wednesday.

OAK BLUFFS — The Vineyarders dominated the opening period and held on for a season-opening victory over the Crusaders.

Kyp Cooperrider scored 4:11 into the contest on assists from Max Davis and Shay Hill before Tyson Araujo knocked home an Alexander Vukota pass for a power play goal and a 2-0 lead at 9:49.

Will O'Neil pulled Lowell Catholic (0-2) within 2-1 with a second period before Brian Fraser put the Vineyard back on top with a third period tally off a Sam Burke assist.

Wyatt Jenkins made 14 stops in net for the Vineyarders.

FALMOUTH — Freshman Tom Tobey scored his first two varsity goals for the Clippers, who opened the season with their first win in the new Falmouth Arena.

Durham Ghelfi put Falmouth on the board at 6:32 of the opening period. Matt Kinchla, Robbie Souza, Joe Meloni and Trevor Theroux picked up assists for the Clippers.

Kevin LaCroix was a standout in net for the Dolphins and kept them in it until the end, but penalties took a toll.

Adam McClay put D-Y (1-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast League) on the board just nine seconds into the second period to tie it before Falmouth answered less than a minute later to pull ahead.

Cody Garcia made 12 saves in net for the Clippers.

ORLEANS — The Sharks turned things around in the third period but could not overcome a 6-1 deficit heading into the final frame of a South Shore League loss.

Jake Mahoney had a goal and two assists and Kevin Perry netted a pair of goals as the Pirates (1-1-1) took a 4-0 lead 6:19 into the second period. James Hinesley got Monomoy (0-3) within 4-1 just 20 seconds later, but Hull added two more goals before the end of the period.

Zach Simkins finished off an individual effort 9:37 into the third period, but the Sharks could get no closer.

ORLEANS — The Warriors were in position to notch an early-season upset but a third-period collapse allowed the Panthers to rally and gain the come-from-behind win at Charles Moore Arena.

Nauset (0-2) scored a quick goal when Jason Fancy lit the lamp just 51 seconds into the game. But at 3:14 Plymouth South (2-0) tied it on a Tim Elrick tally.

Two unanswered goals in the middle period put the Warriors up by two. Kenny Keyes from Mikie Trovato and Cam McPartland at 2:05 and a late tally by Connor Martin (from Keyes) at 14:07 put Nauset in good shape.

However, The Panthers came out on fire in the third period and tied the game in just 1:42 of the final period on goals by Anthony and Eric Giannelli.

The game remained tied until Eric Giannelli scored the game-winner on a power-play (the only one of the game for the visitors) at 10:31.

"We have to learn how to play with a lead," said Nauset coach John Mullaney. "It's too bad because we were in good shape to win this one."

Nauset returns to action Wednesday hosting Marshfield.

The Warriors held two dedications: one for the late father of senior twins Jada and Laytin Reis, who passed away this past summer, and another for former Nauset graduate and team captain Nick Desimone, who also recently passed away. The team will wear stickers commemorating these dedications throughout the seasons.